German Aicher claims opening World Cup slalom race of the season

23 years of age, five World Cup victories, but all of those World Cup victories have come in Super G and downhill This is the best all-rounder we've seen in a long, long time. Here we go. Eike, no nerves whatsoever in the opening toss Into the rhythm, flowing beautifully from foot to foot, gate to gate, and turn to turn. Sector two, light stays green I agree. Watch this tricky roll-up. All right. Oh, on point. Almost pinpoint perfect from Emma Iker. Into the pitch It's rough, it's tough The timing needs to be perfect. Germany holds its breath. Emma Eicher still skillful skiing through the pitch. Makes it look oh so easy And look at the green light. Half a second in hand Emma Eicher can coast through the final turns Emma Eicher puts Germany to the top of the table Wow. What a steal What a steal from Emma Eicher to record her own. First in the opening slalom, Eike is off to an electrifying start to the new season of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Oh. So relaxed for me is what makes this so special. No tension in the shoulders. When the perfect turn doesn't come underfoot no panic button from Emma Eicher, just smooth, clean, calm and cool And that is the difference between the win for Emma Eicher of Germany and Kulturi in second yet again for Albania There is no question Kulturi is having a brilliant start to the season like Emma Eicher